Guests can enjoy a charming and relaxing visit to this warm and welcoming dog-friendly resort which offers two distinct types of accommodation – hotel rooms and individual, self catering lodges.
The Barnsdale experience is all about enjoying exceptional food and drink. Our homely 1760 Brasserie and breath-taking Orangery, are accompanied by a number of fabulous private spaces.
Blossoms – one of the best restaurants in Rutland
Renown for its superb food and spectacular views, Blossoms is one of the best restaurants in Rutland.
Luxury eco-lodges tucked away on the superb Greetham Valley estate near Rutland Water. Each property has three bedrooms sleeping 6 with two bathrooms.
Sleeps 6/8: 1 x double. 1 x double or twin.
This holiday retreat is ideally located to explore one of the finest examples of creative conservation in Great Britain – Rutland Water. Stroll down the bridle path next to Pibbles Nook, climb the stile, make your way across the meadow and pass through the spinney that leads to the edge of the water where you can enjoy a range of outdoor pursuits including water sports, trout fishing, bird watching, cycling and walking.
The Olive Branch and Beech House in the pretty village of Clipsham, just 2 miles off the A1 and 10 miles from Stamford and Oakham.
Self-catering lakeside cottages & suites. This charming accommodation offers full self-catering facilities that make for easy family living – and are dog-friendly too.
Other Listings
For those who fancy a little extra space; available for short breaks and holidays in England’s smallest but mightiest county. Positioned just a stone’s throw from The Barnsdale, so if you find yourself craving a night away from the stove, The 1760 Brasserie is just a stroll away…
Rutland County Museum, located on Catmos Street in Oakham, is the perfect introduction to the smallest county in England.
Clematis Cottages offer a collection of 4 individual cottages which together can sleep up to 20 guests, situated in the grounds of Lodge Farm which is a 10 minute drive from the beautiful Georgian town of Stamford. We now welcome well behaved dogs with their owners.
In May 2023 we opened ‘The View’, a new 100-seater restaurant with panoramic views across stunning Rutland Water to the hills beyond.
Good Hotel Guide Editor’s Choice 2019/20 awards for Restaurant with Rooms
Primrose Hall is a beautifully renovated, Grade 2 listed stone barn conversion. It is ideally situated in the Rutland village of Empingham, within walking distance of Rutland Water’s North Shore.
23/05/2025 - 26/06/2025
Make the most of the season with great events, stunning views, and good company – only at Rutland Hall. Perfect BBQ Get-Together Friday, 23rd May 2025 | 5 PM – 7 PM
Situated on farm a in the Welland valley, situated in the parishes of Caldecott and Lyddington in Rutland, about three miles south of Uppingham. We have two barns accommodating 11 people each available to book.